Summary:
The city of South Daytona, Florida has only one public elementary school, South Daytona Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 77.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's diversity, Volusia district and state-level data show that South Daytona Elementary School has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 33% of 3rd-grade students proficient in ELA, compared to 54% for the Volusia district and 55% for the state.
Another area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 36.5%, which is much higher than the state and district averages. This issue may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and suggests that addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a key focus for the school and district. Overall, the data indicates that South Daytona Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, and addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, collaborative approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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